Download the app
educalingo
Search
I'm dumbfounded, but nothing surprises me in this game.
Francis Lee

Meaning of "dumbfounded" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF DUMBFOUNDED

dumbfounded  [dʌmˈfaʊndɪd] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUMBFOUNDED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dumbfounded is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DUMBFOUNDED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of dumbfounded in the English dictionary

The definition of dumbfounded in the dictionary is astonished or amazed.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUMBFOUNDED


astounded
əˈstaʊndɪd
blended
ˈblɛndɪd
bounded
ˈbaʊndɪd
branded
ˈbrændɪd
confounded
kənˈfaʊndɪd
expanded
ɪkˈspændɪd
extended
ɪkˈstɛndɪd
grounded
ˈɡraʊndɪd
intended
ɪnˈtɛndɪd
landed
ˈlændɪd
minded
ˈmaɪndɪd
recommended
ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd
rounded
ˈraʊndɪd
splendid
ˈsplɛndɪd
unbounded
ʌnˈbaʊndɪd
uncompounded
ˌʌnkəmˈpaʊndɪd
unconfounded
ˌʌnkənˈfaʊndɪd
unfounded
ʌnˈfaʊndɪd
unrounded
ʌnˈraʊndɪd
unsounded
ʌnˈsaʊndɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUMBFOUNDED

dumb ox
dumb show
dumb terminal
dumb waiter
dumb-ass
dumb-cane
Dumbarton
Dumbarton Oaks
dumbbell
dumbfound
dumbfounder
dumbhead
dumbing down
dumbledore
dumbly
dumbness
dumbo
dumbshit
dumbstricken
dumbstruck

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUMBFOUNDED

bonded
descended
ill-founded
left-handed
like-minded
nonfunded
offended
open-ended
open-minded
pretended
stranded
unbranded
underfunded
unfunded
unintended
unwounded
war-wounded
well-founded
well-grounded
well-rounded

Synonyms and antonyms of dumbfounded in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DUMBFOUNDED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dumbfounded» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dumbfounded

Translation of «dumbfounded» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF DUMBFOUNDED

Find out the translation of dumbfounded to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dumbfounded from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dumbfounded» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

傻眼了
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

atónito
570 millions of speakers

English

dumbfounded
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चुप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صعق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

остолбенел
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estupefato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলিহারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

éberlué
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dumbfounded
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sprachlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

びっくりした
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양키스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dumbfounded
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chết lặng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாயடைத்துப்போயும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोंधळलेले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şaşkın
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

interdetto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oniemiały
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

остовпів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uluit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποσβολωμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verstom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förstummad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

målløs
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dumbfounded

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMBFOUNDED»

The term «dumbfounded» is regularly used and occupies the 63.831 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
70
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «dumbfounded» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of dumbfounded
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «dumbfounded».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMBFOUNDED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dumbfounded» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dumbfounded» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dumbfounded

EXAMPLES

3 QUOTES WITH «DUMBFOUNDED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dumbfounded.
1
Francis Lee
I'm dumbfounded, but nothing surprises me in this game.
2
Leo Rosten
I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.
3
Abdoulaye Wade
The teacher that I was for decades, and that I still am in a certain way, wondered what was meant by the word education. I was truly dumbfounded at the very thought of dealing with such an essential and extensive subject.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUMBFOUNDED»

Discover the use of dumbfounded in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dumbfounded and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dumbfounded
The author describes growing up under the care of his grandmother after his mother left him for Italy and her fourth husband, and his struggle to fit into the genteel world of Upper East Side Manhattan and his eccentric and dysfunctional ...
Matt Rothschild, 2009
2
Oxford Stage Company & Dumbfounded Theatre Present Rose Bernd
Rose Bernd is a compassionate but shocking account of a young woman's downfall. This European classic, by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Gerhart Hauptmann, arrives in a new translation by playwright Dennis Kelly.
Gerhart Hauptmann, Dennis Kelly, 2005
3
Dumbfounded Praying
“Had Saint Peter and the Baptist collaborated on a book of prayers, they likely would have left something akin to Harold Best's Dumbfounded Praying. John's confessions ranged from 'I am not worthy to unlatch your sandal,' to 'I'm not so sure ...
Harold M. Best, 2011
4
It's Okay to Be Dumbfounded, Just Don't Stay That Way!: From ...
From insight into the psyche of the co-addict/addict coupled with identifying the necessary experts for treatment of each addiction to outlining the five stages of recovery, IT'S OKAY TO BE DUMBFOUNDED, JUST DON'T STAY THAT WAY! is the ...
Addie Lee, 2011
5
Musik
Frank Wedekind, Neil Fleming. Dumbfounded Theatre Dumbfounded Theatre is a young company committed to the rediscovery of neglected work by outstanding European writers. Led by Mark Rosenblatt (Artistic Director) and Neil Laidlaw ...
Frank Wedekind, Neil Fleming, 2005
6
DAGNY (cl)
I am dumbfounded, completely dumbfounded. Zenon kisses you. Dagny38 Stach had led Dagny's family to believe that she was desperate for her passport because she had grown frightened of Emeryk. Ragnhild wrote to Helge: "The same ...
Mary Kay Norseng, Norseng Ma
7
The Plot Against America: A Novel
We are all a little dumbfounded. So ask whatever is on your mind. I don't want anybody to be confused about anything." But Sandy wasn't confused, nor did he look dumbfounded in any way. Sandy was thrilled and barely able to hide his glee, ...
Philip Roth, 2004
8
The Importance of Being Honest: How Lying, Secrecy, and ...
Dumbfounded Consider a letter once answered by Dear Abby. The writer — calling herself “Dumbfounded in Roxboro, N.C.” — complained that her husband had “endured a horrible experience in a department store.” While shopping for ...
Steven Lubet, 2008
9
Stop the Investing Rip-off: How to Avoid Being a Victim and ...
Dumbfounded. by. Questioning. The start of any of these analyses normally begins with you answering questions. For example, they might ask you, “At what age would you like to retire?” They need to know this specific number; otherwise, they ...
David B. Loeper, 2011
10
The Cross and the Switchblade
In this 45th anniversary edition of The Cross and the Switchblade, readers will experience anew the dramatic story that started Teen Challenge ministry.
David Wilkerson, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUMBFOUNDED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dumbfounded is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rolling Stones 'dumbfounded' at ban on Exhibitionism poster
The Rolling Stones said in a statement: “We are dumbfounded and perplexed at this rather silly decision. Perhaps something to do with the fact ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Contractor says signalling system is not holding up Metro line
Councillors dumbfounded by Metro LRT report outlining major deficiencies. "Because of my frustration and council's frustration and the public's ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
3
Family of men killed in collision with F-16 had already been hit by …
I'm dumbfounded that it happened twice in a few days.” James Johnson and his wife, Beverly, lived in a neighborhood of manicured homes ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
4
Plane Collision Victims Identified
Stallworth says she is “dumbfounded that it happened twice in a few days.” Tuesday, July 7. MONCKS CORNER, SC – Officials say an F-16 ... «WCBD News 2, Jul 15»
5
WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Broad City
Chances are, when you tell people that you haven't seen Broad City yet, you get dumbfounded expressions in response. You deserve those. «Wired, Jul 15»
6
Has Donald Trump lost even the 'Apprentice' vote?
“There is one, and only one, Apprentice,” he replied, dumbfounded. “Why did Donald Trump ask me the question in the first place?” the African ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
7
Thanks to the Internet, People Who Put Ice in Their Cereal Are …
The photo gained more than a thousand retweets, because so many people were dumbfounded by this strange concept. But we now know that ... «TIME, Jul 15»
8
Bravo to Greece and Nein to German greed
“Officials in France and in Brussels said on Monday that they were unhappy and dumbfounded with the no vote” said a report in The New York ... «IrishCentral, Jul 15»
9
The Collateral Damage of Austerity
“Officials in France and in Brussels said on Monday that they were unhappy and dumbfounded with the no vote, but let it be known that they ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
10
Anaheim City Council votes 3-2 to extend gate-tax ban for …
Lou Correa said that he was “dumbfounded that an issue like this could create such controversy,” adding that an expansion of the Disney ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Dumbfounded [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dumbfounded>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z